PUBLIC DOCUMENTS

Floristic Survey of the Overton Park Forest This comprehensive plant survey was commissioned by the Park Services division of the City of Memphis and was completed in August of 2009. [Download the 184K PDF]

Thursday, May 8, 2014

The Get Off Our Lawn campaign continues to grow. After experiencing what happens when law-abiding citizens try to use the northern half of the Overton Park Greensward for its intended purpose, we decided to file a formal complaint with the Memphis Police Department.

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GOOL is asking park lovers to Get On Our Lawn every Saturday morning to demonstrate the correct way to treat our Greensward. Follow the campaign on Facebook for more info.

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

It wasn't easy to create the Old Forest State Natural Area and protect our beautiful forest forever, but your enthusiastic support made it happen. Now we are calling on you once again to stand up for parkland.

It is time to end the overflow parking on Overton Park's central Greensward. This green space is for people, not vehicles. Please visit Get Off Our Lawn for more info, and follow the campaign on Facebook to keep up with the latest news.

Thursday, February 6, 2014

We'll be returning to the fabulous Hi-Tone Cafe at their new location in Crosstown for an exciting afternoon of music and fun. The party starts promptly at 3:00pm. We ask a $10 donation from grownups (those over 21 get a free Memphis Made beer) and we welcome children of all ages, as always.

Le Tumulte Noir is a group of Memphis musicians experimenting with the Hot Jazz or Gypsy Jazz style begun by Django Reinhardt. The group includes Clint Wagner, John Bass, Daniel McKee, John Whittemore, and Jim Spake.

Bluff City Backslidersdeliver high-powered, hip-shaking, barrelhouse hoodoo music that's as profane as it is glorious. The group includes a rotating cast of several dozen of our town's finest musicmakers.

Dead Soldiers will keep you dancing with their devilish blend of outlaw country, bluegrass, and southern rock. The group includes Michael Jasud, Benjamin Aviotti, Clay Qualls, Krista Wroten-Combest, Paul Gilliam, and Nathan Rabb.

OUR PARK

UPCOMING NATURE HIKES

We offer free guided Old Forest nature walks at 10am on the second Saturday and last Sunday of every month, rain or shine. Kids are always welcome. Meet at the east end of Old Forest Lane, near the Overton Bark dog park. Questions? Email Naomi.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Take a hike!
Walk in the woods and savor the beauty of Overton Park. If you're unfamiliar with the Old Forest trails, join CPOP for a free guided nature hike at 10am on the second Saturday and last Sunday of every month, rain or shine, hot or cold. Everyone is welcome.

Donate
If you'd like to help fund our efforts, any donation is appreciated. You can write a check to "Citizens to Preserve Overton Park" and mail to 618 S. Cox, Memphis, TN 38104. Or you can donate securely online with a PayPal account or credit card by clicking this shiny yellow button:

OUR COALITION

We're grateful to these groups for supporting the Old Forest State Natural Area campaign: